Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports free agent OT Todd Fordham (Panthers) is still a possibility to return to the Carolina Panthers for the 2006 season, according to his agent. The Panthers value Fordham highly due to his ability to play all five positions along the offensive line, and there is probably room for another offensive lineman to be signed to the roster.

Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers OT Todd Fordham did not play Thursday evening, Sept. 1. He missed some practice time early in the week with a sore knee, but his absence had everything to do with keeping him healthy for the regular season.

Carolina Panthers OL Todd Fordham worked with the first-string offense Thursday, Oct. 21, in place of OT Matt Willig (illness). Fordham could see some action there in Week 7 because Willig has not been playing very well.

Carolina Panthers ORT Todd Fordham could rotate at right tackle with starting ORT Matt Willig. Fordham, who was acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the start of the season, is still learning the offense. However, the team has some concerns about Willig's age and health are concerns. The Panthers want to speed up Fordham's learning process.

Jerry DiPaola, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have numerous candidates capable of performing the long-snapping duties for the team, but incumbent LS/C Mike Schneck continues to prove his value to the team each season. "Let's be honest," special teams coach Kevin Spencer said, "I don't think we're ever going to compromise. We have to have a guy who can be effective and get the job done. But we're not going to go with a lesser guy just because he can play another position. That's why Mike is still here." The other players competing for the job include C Chance Pearce, TE Jay Riemersma, OL Todd Fordham and rookie C Drew Caylor.

Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports already hurting on the offensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers had another setback Thursday, Oct. 9, when RT Todd Fordham (back) was added to the injury list with a strained back. If Fordham can't play, OLT Oliver Ross would move to right tackle and OT Mathias Nkwenti, a fourth-round pick in 2001 who has never appeared in an NFL game, would start at left tackle.